d&b group announces the appointment of James Gallagher-Powell as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), a role that will support the company’s ambitious growth and innovation strategies. Gallagher-Powell's expertise in strategic planning, finance and operational excellence will be instrumental as d&b group continues to expand its position as an experience technology company.
Gallagher-Powell joins d&b group following a number of strategic and financial leadership roles with globally recognised organisations including PwC, RFRSH and CSM Sports & Entertainment, where he was Group CFO. His proven track record in building growth models and improving business performance through strategic initiatives will complement d&b group's ambition to drive industry-leading innovation and operational success.
I am thrilled to welcome James to our executive team and to the d&b family. Our ambition has always been to address future trends and create technologies, business models and organisational structures accordingly. With James’ strategic experience he will be invaluable in helping us continue to set trends and support our customers in transforming their businesses.
Gallagher-Powell's responsibilities as CSO will span leading the company’s long-term strategic direction, identifying new opportunities for growth, leading M&A efforts and further strengthening d&b’s position as a global leader in audio and event technology. His senior management experience leading market expansion efforts will be instrumental as d&b continues to enhance and grow its offerings and customer experience.
I'm delighted to join d&b at such an exciting phase of its growth story. d&b has set such a high standard in the industry, and I look forward to working with the talented team here to continue shaping our future trajectory and expanding our global reach.